About the Role:We are looking for an Account Manager who is keen to use their building industry knowledge to keep our valued customers on board & proactively find new business. This role offers a great blend of sales and account management. Your time will be spent managing and growing business within established customer portfolio, but more importantly building relationships with new customers in the region – where there is great opportunity to increase market share!Daily you will be responsible for –Ensuring regularity of contact so you can be ahead of the game, whilst proactively supporting customers at all stages of the build process.Hunting for sales opportunities both in existing and new customers.Collaborating with your colleagues and communicating with customers about stock availability, delivery times, and pricing. Preparing and presenting customer quotes.Attending building industry & trade events to keep up to date with market trends. Developing relationships within the community and promoting brand awareness.Skills and Experience:You will play a lead role in capturing sales opportunities across your portfolio therefore your passion for building rapport and long-lasting customer relationships is an absolute must! Building Industry knowledge is essential alongside local/ community knowledge. Someone with a focus on long-term, credible relationships will thrive in a role like this. You will need to be outgoing and enjoy working in a close team environment.Experience in Sales/ Account Management and/or Business Development is not essentialA self-starter with strong organisational skills.Strong sales drive and resilience will be essential with a solutions-focused approach.Excellent communication skills and highly motivated with exceptional work ethic.Clean, full NZ Drivers Licence.About PlaceMakers and Our BenefitsPlaceMakers is New Zealand's leading and largest supplier of building materials to New Zealand's residential and commercial construction markets. Part of New Zealand's largest listed company, Fletcher Building, we employ more than 2, people in over locations across the country and can source more than , product lines from concrete to paint and plasterboard.We offer a competitive base salary, incentive scheme, vehicle, and tools of the trade. Plus, you can also expect generous staff-buying privileges and genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group. PlaceMakers has an amazing initiative in our Women in Sales programme - a dedicated programme whose core focus is on providing opportunities to women in our network to upskill, learn, grow, and achieve their personal and career aspirations.This role is working Monday to Friday, hours, permanent opportunity, with flexibility around hours.
